Plastic compound to le used in the manufacture of burial-caskets



UNITED STATES PATENT ()FFICE.

THOMAS LAW, OF MOULTON, IOWA.

PLASTIC C(MPOUND T0 [E USED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF BURlAL-CASKETS, FURNITURE, 6L0.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 336.726, dated February 23,1886.

Application filed October 16, 1885. Serial No. 180,086. (No specimens.)

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, THOMAS LAW, of Moul ton, in the county of Appanoose and State of Iowa, have invented a new and Improved Plastic Compound, of which the followingisa full, clear, and exact description.

The object of my invention is to provide a new and improved plastic compound or mixture to be used in the manufacture of burial caskets, furniture, and various kinds of ornamental artioles, Ste.

The composition consists of the following ingredients mixed in the proportions given herewith: rosin, one part; black lead, one part; sulphur, one part; rubber, one-fourth part. These ingredients are melted and thoroughly mixed, and are then shaped or molded in suitable molds or by means of suitable dies. the-n very durable and lasting.

The mass hardens rapidly, and is It can be THOMAS LL'DV.

Witnesses:

L. W. CRAWFORD, J ESSE BROWN. 

